The mission of Cornish College of the Arts is to provide students aspiring to become practicing artists with an educational program of the highest possible quality, in an environment that nurtures creativity and intellectual curiosity, while preparing them to contribute to society as artists, citizens, and innovators.
Cornish realizes this mission by offering baccalaureate studies in the performing and visual arts and by serving as a focal point in the community for public presentation, artistic criticism, participation and discussion of the arts.

Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.

Institution Type

4-year, Private not-for-profit

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service

Employment services for students

Placement services for completers

Credit Accepted

Dual credit

Credit for life experiences

Advanced placement (AP) credits

The acceptance of credits for work experience or military experience are subject to review by the school and cannot be guaranteed.

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Federal Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).